US Bridges

17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of SH 70 Bus · Structure no. 081770AA0119001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th ST
CrossesSanta Fe Lake Creek
Location0.15 MI W of SH 70 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49251, -100.39186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2020)
Projected traffic972 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST over Santa Fe Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.